The Concrete House has been designed by Ogrydziak Prillinger Architects in Piedmont, California. The project is a complete renovation of an existing 1974 cast-concrete and brick house. The original 7,000 square foot residence was built for a single couple, a fluid open plan organized around a central courtyard. The objective of the remodel was to […]

The UXUA Casa Hotel is small eco-conscious retreat set in a tropical paradise of Bahia, Brazil. For centuries, travelers have been calling the small Bahian fishing village of Trancoso “paradise on earth.” And it’s easy to see why. UXUA Casa Hotel is the place in the universe that makes one want to give up modern […]

The Kooyong House has been designed by Matt Gibson Architecture in Melbourne, Australia. The existing site contained a grand Victorian double front dwelling in desperate need of repair. The front facade of the residence was preserved and restored to its original grandeur. After removing a previous addition, an upper level was added, as well as […]

L’Oasis villa is a breathtaking Moroccan inspired retreat with contemporary overtones, located in a secluded and gated beachfront estate offering total privacy at the end of Baie Rouge beach, St. Martin, in the Caribbean Sea. Upon entry to the home is a dramatic domed ceiling with a fountain which gives guests a peaceful and serene […]

Set right on Clifton’s famous white sandy beaches this is undoubtedly the best address on Cape Town’s exclusive eastern seaboard, commanding unobstructed sea views and offering the ultimate in creature comforts. This fabulous residence is comprised of five self-contained units and a three level main villa. From the gracious double volume marble entrance with chandeliers, […]

The Dream is a luxurious and spacious beachfront villa found in the exclusive neighborhood of The Garden, in St. James, Barbados, Caribbean. The villa mixes contemporary, cutting-edge design with Caribbean chic, offering an opportunity to indulge in island living at its absolute finest. The comfort, facilities and staff offer a lifestyle and holiday experience unparalleled […]

This luxury villa in Andalucia, Spain was designed by London based architects McLean Quinlan. The design strategy for this contemporary residence was to create a building that would exploit the spectacular landscape, while creating an exemplary building for the 21st century. This incredible home features a panoramic south west facing sweep of embankment, with impressive […]

This spectacular masterpiece is literally one of the most architecturally significant homes in the entire world. Known as “The Elrod House”, this John Lautner-designed home was commissioned by designer Arthur Elrod in 1968 and has been featured in numerous books, magazines and museum exhibitions. It is the iconic home perched at the very tip of […]

This project in the Netherlands has been designed by Ooze Architects and has been extended numerous times in recent decades. Ooze architects translated the owners’ desire to recycle the ‘soul’ of the house by transforming it into a unique design. The architects began with a commission to design a kitchen that then evolved into a […]

Fluttering just above and hugging the lush coastal terrain of Guancaste, Costa Rica, Mariposa’s interior garden, living, dining room, kitchen and exterior entertaining is subtly separated from the private areas as a result of an enveloping exterior garden bridged by a glass circulation spine. The 4,747 square foot (441 square meters) 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom […]